Lasiancistrus
tentaculatus Armbruster, J W., 2005 |
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Chris
Ralph
(4) Yann Fulliquet (4) |
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| Relevant
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The Lasiancistrus
species are quite similar to the Ancistrus genus but have
a flatter profile and do not possess the tentacles on the mouths
of this genera. Sexual Differences: Males have
longer pectoral fins and have a heavier growth of odontodes behind
the gill covers and on the edges of the snout. Aquarium
Care: Relatively easy to keep but large males may tend
to be territorial. Diet: Bogwood should be provided
for rasping on and vegetables will be their main dietary requirements.
Will also take veg. tablets/wafers, fine live and frozen foods.
Remarks: Can be identified by the spots on the
head area. |
| Common
Name: |
L092, L194, Woodeating
Lasiancistrus |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Loricariidae
ycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America : Rio Orinoco river systems in Venezuela and Colombia |
| Size:
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16cm. (6½ins) |
| Temp: |
25-29°c
(77-85°f.) |
| p.H. |
6.0 -7.5. |
| Reference: |
Datz Special:
All L-Numbers: Habitat, Care & Diet
Seidel, I. 2008. Back to Nature guide to L-catfishes,
Ettlingen, Germany 208 p |
